Cooper Kupp's fantasy value has cooled in Seattle as age and a long injury history limit upside. Week 5 looks dicey, pushing many managers toward benching or dropping him in shallower leagues.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has surged as Seattle's top fantasy option, while Isaiah Bond in Cleveland is emerging as a viable late‑season target if Cedric Tillman remains sidelined. Houston's Stroud connection with Christian Kirk also hints at improved ancillary value in the Texans' passing attack.

Waiver priorities center on Bond and Kirk, with Dillon Gabriel and other Browns receivers in the mix. Use the Who Should I Pick Up tool to compare options and optimize Week 5 lineups and rest‑of‑season upside.

Week 5 WR injury updates shake fantasy rosters. Malik Nabers is done for 2025 with an ACL tear, landing on IR and forcing Saints to pivot. Tyreek Hill dislocated knee ends his season. CeeDee Lamb's high ankle sprain suggests a multiweek absence. Terry McLaurin looks ready to return in Week 5 after a quad injury. Mike Evans hamstring sidelined with a potential 6-7 week timeline. Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings carry uncertain Week 5 status, while Cedric Tillman is out multiple weeks with a hamstring. These injuries lift waiver targets and shift where managers search for weekly fantasy points.

Cleveland Browns bench Joe Flacco for rookie Dillon Gabriel, hoping a spark from the third-rounder can revive a stalled offense. Flacco’s 58.1% completion, six interceptions to two TDs, and a disappointing Detroit showing drove the move, with Gabriel’s preseason efficiency backing the change. Shedeur Sanders sits as emergency QB. The Giants previously pivoted to Jaxson Dart, signaling a trend toward youth at QB to energize offenses.